OREGON CITY
PLAYBILL:
The Clackamas Repertory Theatre concludes its eighth season with its presentation of "End Days" by Deborah Zoe Laufer in the Osterman Theatre at Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave. in Oregon City.
Directed by Clackamas Repertory Theatre company member Annie Rimmer ("For Better"), "End Days" features Doren Elias as Arthur, (Tevye in "Fiddler," George in "Virginia Woolf") and company members Jayson Shanafelt as Jesus and Stephen Hawking, and Cyndy Smith-English as Sylvia.
Winner of the 2008 American Theatre Critics Association Steinberg Citation, "End Days" is a comedy about a family struggling to negotiate life in an increasingly unpredictable, somewhat terrifying world.
The play combines Rachel, a Goth girl; Sylvia, her evangelizing, born-again mom; Arthur, her post 9/11 depressed dad; Nelson, an Elvis-loving teenager; Jesus; and Stephen Hawking -- and renders the combination hilarious as the family is forced to make choices about what it holds most sacred when the end might be near. In fact, if Sylvia is to be believed, "the Apocalypse is next Wednesday."
Debuting on the Clackamas Repertory Theatre's stage are former Clackamas Community College Theatre Department acting students Emily Robison as Rachel and Michael Lissman as Nelson.
Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 7. Tickets may be purchased at
or by calling 503-594-6047.
Bill Briare, Clackamas Community College's dean of arts and science and former religious studies professor, will continue with his pre-show lecture, titled "Eschaton: The End of the World in History and Popular Belief" on Sept. 27, 28 and 30. The lecture starts 45 minutes before curtain.
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Cynthia Smith-English, Clackamas Repertory Theatre
"The Big Blow: My Memories of the Columbus Day Storm":
Share your stories about
Typhoon Freda, the storm that struck Oregon and other states along the Pacific coast in fall 1962. Visitors encouraged to bring photographs, which will be immediately returned unless donated or scanned (with owner's permission) to enhance the Clackamas County Historical Society collection. Free refreshments served. 7 p.m. Thu, Sept. 27. Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Drive, Oregon City; free;
or 503-655-5574
North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce:
The "Business in the County Forum Luncheon" features a presentation by four businesses and a question-and-answer segment with Clackamas County commissioners. Register by Sept. 20. 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Wed, Sept. 26. Abernethy Center, 606 15th St., Oregon City; $30-$60, includes lunch; 503-654-7777
North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce:
The Business Connection Exchange features speed-dating-style networking. Bring plenty of business cards. 7:30-9 a.m. Fri, Sept. 28. Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave.; free; 503-654-7777
Crab Feed and Auction Fundraiser:
Featuring a crab and seafood dinner and silent and oral auctions. Proceeds will be used to support the Clackamas Community College wrestling team through travel, gear and assistant coaches. The team won the 2011 national junior college championship. Registration recommended. 5:30 p.m. Sat, Sept. 29. Pioneer Community Center, 615 Fifth St., Oregon City; $40; coach Josh Rhoden, 503-319-8410 or
Candidates Forum:
Clackamas County state legislative candidates discuss human services programs and other county needs. Free coffee and refreshments served. 9-11:30 a.m. Wed, Oct. 3. Abernethy Center, 606 15th St., Oregon City; free;
or Joanne Desky, 503-655-8794 or
Vow Renewal on the Oregon City Arch Bridge:
You are invited to participate in a unique opportunity to re-new your wedding vows as part of the Willamette Falls Festival on the bridge before it is re-opened to motorized vehicles. The Radiant Touch will host the free wedding vow renewal ceremony at 1 p.m. Oct. 14 on the bridge as a featured part of the bridge re-opening festivities and in commemoration of the 1922 ceremony that originally took part on the bridge. A reception will follow at 3 p.m. at the Pacific Crest Grand Ballroom in the Oregon City Elks Lodge, 610 McLoughlin Blvd. Highlights include a disc jockey, complimentary cake and sparkling cider. Registration required by Oct. 1: visit
or call 503-655-5131
Visitor Center:
Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through Sept. 30; then open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thu-Mon, through Dec. 31 (closed Nov. 22). End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 1726 Washington St., Oregon City; free;
or 503-657-9336
The Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., is hosting the following events:
Banned Book Week Discussion:
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Banned Book Week (September 30-October 6) early with Candace Morgan, a nationally known and highly awarded expert on intellectual freedom and the freedom to read.
Candace will share her wealth of experience on these civil liberties issues and talk about why it is still important to acknowledge and value our informational rights. Join her discussion at Oregon City Public Library and enter a drawing for a $25 Barnes and Noble gift certificate. 7 p.m. Thu, Sept. 27. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free;
or 503-657-8269
Concert:
The Ellen Whyte Duo sings the blues, jazz, funk and ballads. Regular library services not available during the program. 7 p.m. Sat, Sept. 29. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free;
or 503-657-8269
Wii Game Night:
Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to play Wii and eat pizza. Regular library services not available during the program. 6:30-8 p.m. Thu, Oct. 4. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free;
or 503-657-8269
Teen Book Swap
: Celebrate National Teen Read Week. Bring your unwanted books, DVDs, video games and CDs to trade with others. Grades 6-12. Regular library services not available during the program. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sun, Oct. 14. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free;
or 503-657-8269
Tales From the Other Side:
Celebrate the Celtic season of "Samhain"/Halloween with chilling tales presented by storyteller Will Hornyak. Ages 12 and older. Regular library services not available during the program. 7 p.m. Thu, Oct. 18. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free;
or 503-657-8269
Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Association:
The concert is part of the library's "Scandals, Scoundrels and Shenanigans" events. All ages. Regular library services not available during the program. 6-9 p.m. Sat, Oct. 27. Oregon City Public Library, 606 John Adams St., Oregon City; free;
or 503-657-8269
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Oregon City Saturday Farmers Market:
Vendors sell local produce, meat, fish, eggs, cheese, mushrooms, bread, pastries, hot food, crafts, and specialty items. Live music, cooking demonstrations and a weekly (10 a.m.) Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener program featured. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, through Oct. 27. Clackamas County Public Services Building, Parking Lot, 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City; free admission and parking;
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503-734-0192, marketmanager@orcityfarmersmarket.com
Oregon City Downtown Wednesdays Farmers Market:
Vendors sell local produce, meat, fish, eggs, cheese, mushrooms, bread, pastries, hot food, crafts, and specialty items. Weekly 3-7 p.m., through Sept. 26. Eighth and Main streets in downtown Oregon City; free admission and parking;
, 503-734-0192,
Visitor Center:
Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through Sept. 30 and then closed Tue-Wed through Dec. 31 (except Nov. 22 and Dec. 25). End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 1726 Washington St., Oregon City; free;
or 503-657-9336
MOLALLA
Molalla Area Farmers
Market:
Market is held in conjunction with Molalla 2nd Friday, a day when businesses stay open late and offer food, music, demonstrations, and wine and beer tastings. Artists display their works and vendors sell products and services, including local produce at the market. Monthly 5-9 p.m. second Fri, May 12-Oct. 13. Center Street Plaza, 214 Center St., Molalla; free admission;
or Main Street Molalla, 503-829-5003,
CANBY
Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies:
Senior-citizen-friendly movies. This week: "Extraordinary Measures," 1 p.m. Sept. 26. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; free;
or 503-266-2970
Native American-style Salmon Bake:
Entertainment provided by the Oregon Trail Pitchpipers. Registration required. 5 p.m. Sat, Sept. 29. Canby Adult Center, 1250 S. Ivy St., Canby; $30, plus a no-host bar;
or 503-266-2970
Shred-it Day:
Kahut Waste Services collects paper, home computers, televisions, laptops and other electronics; Canby Lions Club collects cell phones, hearing aids and eyeglasses; Webber Consulting cleans out computer hard drives; Canby Police Department provides information on identity theft; and Clackamas County Office of Sustainability provides information on office and home recycling. Noon-5 p.m. Thu, Oct. 4. Clackamas County Event Center, 694 N.E. Fourth Ave., Canby; first two boxes of paper free, $5 per additional box; $10 per hard drive cleaned; everything else free;
or Canby Area Chamber of Commerce, 503-266-4600
Canby Community Conversation:
"Men as Allies for Family Safety" is the topic of the breakfast program. Ron Clark from Agape Church of Christ leads a discussion on how the Canby community can work together to increase safety for its women and children. Sponsors are the Canby Center, Bethany Church and Clackamas Women's Services. 8:30-11 a.m. Sat, Oct. 6. Bethany Gathering Place, 450 S. Ivy St., Canby; free admission and breakfast; Kimberly McClain, Clackamas Women's Services, 503-568-2505 or
Canby Saturday Market:
Vendors sell produce, flowers, plants, food, and arts and crafts. Weekly 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat, through Oct. 27. Canby Cinema 8, Parking Lot, 295 N.E. Second Ave., Canby; free admission;
, 503-680-5088,
EAGLE CREEK
Cider Squeeze:
Featuring fresh apple cider, food, live music, living history and other activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat, Sept. 29. Philip Foster Farm, 29912 S.E. Highway 211, Eagle Creek; $5, or $20 per family;
or 503-637-6324
Eagle Creek-Barton Community Planning Organization:
Monthly 7 p.m. second Thu. Eagle Creek Fire Stationi, 32200 S.E. Judd Road, Eagle Creek; free;
or Charlene DeBruin by email to
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; 503-294-5913